Presentation Video

Participation in CTE programs increases wages, probability & consistency of employment & leads to higher quality jobs.

Career & Technical Education (CTE)

California Department of Education

A program of study that involves a multiyear sequence of courses that integrates core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge to provide students with a pathway to postsecondary education and careers.

In California, CTE is made up of 15 career pathways:

1. Agriculture and Natural Resources
2. Arts, Media, & Entertainment
3. Building & Construction Trades
4. Business & Finance
5. Education, Child Development, & Family Services
6. Energy, Environment, & Utilities
7. Engineering & Architecture
8. Fashion & Interior Design
9. Health Science & Medical Technology
10. Hospitality, Tourism, & Recreation
11. Information & Communication Technologies
12. Manufacturing & Product Design
13. Marketing, Sales, & Services
14. Public Services
15. Transportation

Training Programs

JOIN US in APRIL!

Merced County CTE Training & Hiring Event

• When: Friday, April 29th from 9am – 11am
• Where: Merced County Fairgrounds
• Available Positions:
  • Automotive
  • Bus Driver
  • Construction
  • Diesel Mechanics
  • Early Education
  • Food Services
  • Logistics & Warehousing
  • Medical Assisting/Administrative
  • Office Occupations
  • Truck Driving
  • Welding
  • And more….